Faulkner University's Carter, Hayes named to NAIA All-America list

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - The NAIA released its 2013 Division I women's basketball All-American lists today, and Faulkner University senior forward Brittney Carter was chosen to the first team and junior guard Christina Hayes received honorable mention honors.

For Carter, a member of both the 1,000-point and 1,000-rebound clubs in her Faulkner career, selection to the team was her second such accomplishment this month, having been selected to the WBCA team last week. The Montgomery native averaged 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Lady Eagles, who made the quarterfinal round in their first-ever trip to the NAIA Tournament in Frankfort, Ky.

"We are thrilled that Brittney continues to garner the respect and post-season honors she deserves," Faulkner head coach Reed Sutton said. "She has had a wonderful career at Faulkner and took us to our greatest heights this season."

Hayes, a two-year All-Southern States Athletic Conference performer, scored 14 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out three assists a game for Faulkner, which ended its season with a 26-7 record.

"I am proud of Christina for being named an honorable mention All-American," Sutton said. "She is very worthy of that honor and it sets her up for great things to come in her senior season next year."